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These events and classes are all FREE and offered by other awesome organizations and businesses in the Greater Milwaukee area, so we're thrilled to highlight them for you.

Youth and Adult: Self-defense, martial arts, safety, yoga, strength training and weight lifting, support, music and art therapy, social causes, and more.

We'll be updating this page regularly with new events and opportunities to learn and grow, so be sure to check back often. Thanks for being a part of our community and we hope to see you at one of these amazing events soon!

If you would like to be featured on this resource page email us your event at: soteriadefense@gmail.com

Please note we believe that everyone has the right to the skills to be and feel safe. This means though the events we share are at our discretion - in order to work towards being inclusive so that everyone may have access to resources that align with their unique needs and beliefs, we will include events and classes from individuals or organizations who have ideas and beliefs that challenge our own at times. Please use your own discretion when deciding if a resource is right for you or your family. 

Mondays at 5:30p.m.

*Women's Self-Defense*

Nonprofit women's self-defense classes teaching mental resilience skills and physical techniques for scenarios involving people we know or love.

*Women's Self-Defense*

Wednesday's Weekly 12:00p.m.-12:30p.m.

Breathwork • Free Weekly Class • Milwaukee

Learn the breathing technique. Practice deep breathwork and meditation. Relax, heal and enjoy the benefits. No previous training required.

Breathwork • Free Weekly Class • Milwaukee

Ongoing 12 week support group

Child Witness to Domestic Violence Support Group

12 week support group for parents and children who have experienced domestic violence.

Child Witness to Domestic Violence Support Group

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 4pm - 5pm

City Champs - Free Youth Martial Arts and Self-Defense

City Champs provides free youth martial arts classes ages 6-17 at locations around Milwaukee.

City Champs - Free Youth Martial Arts and Self-Defense

Every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, Tuesday - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Color Me Happy at Zablocki

Adults come color away the stress!

Color Me Happy at Zablocki

Mondays at 6p.m.

Domestic Violence Support Group

Survivor's Journey to Peace is hosting a free confidental in-person support group within a safe non-judgemental space. SJP support group is for Women who have been impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.

Domestic Violence Support Group

Wednesdays Weekly 6:00 – 8:00 pm

FAB (Fifty And Better) LGBTQ Support Group

A discussion group designed to build community through our combined strengths that focus on the week's highs and lows.

FAB (Fifty And Better) LGBTQ  Support Group

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:00-7:30 A.M.

Feminist Power Hour - at Turner's Gym

Come work out and lift weights in a safe, supportive, and inclusive enviroment! Open to Women and Non-Binary Folks.

Feminist Power Hour - at Turner's Gym

Thursdays 10:30-11:30a.m.

Fitness & Fuel at Mitchel St Library

This fitness-focused program offers weekly sessions that highlight body mobility, flexibility and literary resources on how to set and maintain fitness goals.

Fitness & Fuel at Mitchel St Library

Saturday's 9a.m.

Flapjack Fun Run - Brookfield PRO

Join us on Saturdays at 9am and run from our Brookfield location followed by pancakes after!

Flapjack Fun Run - Brookfield PRO

Wednesdays Weekly from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Here & Now Yoga at MKE LGBTQ Community Center

"Here & Now” yoga series incorporating traditional Vinyasa and Hatha yoga styles.

Here & Now Yoga at MKE LGBTQ Community Center

1st Saturday of each month from 11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

How to Embody the INNER WORK Instead of Just Processing It-Milwaukee

Free, immersive, workshop to embody your inner work so you can finally break the cycle and align with your authentic, soul-filled life.

How to Embody the INNER WORK Instead of Just Processing It-Milwaukee

Sunday, June 11 · 6 - 8pm

I Got You - Milwaukee Women’s Rally

The “I Got You”- Milwaukee Women’s Rally

I Got You - Milwaukee Women’s Rally

First and Thirs Mondays Monthly - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30p.m.

Intro to Tai Chi at East

Intro to Tai Chi at East

2nd and 4th Monday Monthly - 2:30 - 4:30 pm

LGBTQ+ DISABILITY SUPPORT GROUP

This intergenerational peer-led group explores issues and support at the interactions of LGBTQ+ identified individuals with all disabilities.

LGBTQ+ DISABILITY SUPPORT GROUP

Weekly Fridays 5:30 pm-6:30 pm

LGBTQ+ Restorative Justice Circles

Restorative Justice Circles allow community members to come together to address harmful behavior in a process that explores harms and needs, obligations, and necessary engagement.

LGBTQ+ Restorative Justice Circles

First Tuesday Monthly from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Lesbian and Queer Womxn Support Group

18+ open peer support group for lesbian, bisexual, and queer women and GNC folk to meet and share experiences.

Lesbian and Queer Womxn Support Group

Monthly on the first Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Men's Coming Out Group

Join us monthly for support and resources!

Men's Coming Out Group

Tuesdays: 3:00 pm-6:00 pm

Project Q

Project Q drop-ins are a safe space for youth (13+) to meet each other, exercise creativity, socialize with peers, and create a sense of community

Project Q

2nd Tuesday Monthly - 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Restorative Circle Keeping at Center Street

Restorative Circle Keeping at Center Street

2nd and 4th Wednesday 1:00 - 3:00p.m.

Safe & Sound at Villard Square

Come meet with district 4's Safe and Sound Team to go over community initiatives and work to enhance neighborhood safety.

Safe & Sound at Villard Square

Saturday June 17th 3:00-5:00p.m.

Sankofa Day of Healing Drum Circle

Sankofa Day of Healing Drum Circle

2nd & 4th Thursday Monthly 6:00-7:00p.m.

Transgender & Gender Non-conforming Support Group

A welcoming space to build community and talk about experiences as a TGNC individual.

Transgender & Gender Non-conforming Support Group

Wednesdays 7:00a.m. - 7:50a.m.

Wake-Up Wednesdays

Experience the serene MCHS historic bank building while prioritizing your wellness with Yoga.

Wake-Up Wednesdays

1st Monday Monthly 1:00-6:000p.m.

Wellness Days at MKE LGBTQ Community Center

Free health screenings, testing, and vaccinations.

Wellness Days at MKE LGBTQ Community Center

Every Wednesday 8:30 - 9:30a.m.

Women Who Walk Wednesdays

Women WHo Walk is a Welness Group led by Yoga is Served. Join us on a fitness walk in the loop around Greenfield Park.

Women Who Walk Wednesdays

Last Saturday of each month from 9:00-10:00 a.m.

YOGA SIX @ Kind Oasis - Free Yoga Sessions

Free monthly adult yoga sessions at Kind Oasis

YOGA SIX @ Kind Oasis - Free Yoga Sessions

Wednesdays 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Yoga for Beginners at Bay View

Join us at the Bay View Library for an Intro to Yoga Class

Yoga for Beginners at Bay View

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